The Plough, Winchester, SO21 1BQ, United Kingdom
#3 of 18 B&Bs and Inns in Winchester
Guests' ChoiceBased on 850 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 May 2024
Nigel
United KingdomAll good
Staff, food, everything
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Gary
United KingdomNothing!
Breakfast was top notch and very tasty. Dinner was also high quality and very good value and the room was super comfy
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Michael
United KingdomUnfortunately the scaffolding was coming down on the day, nothing much to dislike.
We were welcomed by Jamie who was excellent , from showing us our room which exceeded our expectations to serving us drinks and food in the evening, our breakfast was great, again served by Jamie. We had a fantastic stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Raymond
United KingdomGreat little gem,everything about our stay was perfect.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Steve
United KingdomLoved the decor, with the original features. Very welcoming with a relaxing atmosphere. The staff were very friendly. The food was excellent. Lovely establishment in a beautiful setting.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Francis
JerseyNothing
It met up entirely with what one hopes to receive from a well run English country pub. No complaints at all.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Margaret
United KingdomVery little
Friendly and good food and I felt well looked after
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Fran
United KingdomNice location in beautiful valley.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Tamryn
United KingdomLovely rooms and excellent evening meal.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
John
CanadaNothing
This place is a gem! We loved the staff, the food, the Pub, the rooms. It was a treat to stay here. The staff are clearly very proud of this place and it shows. We all were so very impressed. Our dinner and breakfasts were superb. The location on the St James Way (Camino Ingles) was just what we needed. Love this place.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Shane
United KingdomBit far out but new that
Quaint and good parking
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Stephen
United KingdomWe did find our mattress a bit too firm.
We had a wonderful stopover at the Plough on our way down to Southampton. The staff, food and room were all exceptional. We also loved the location of the property (and even managed to fit in a small walk on the morning of our departure). Would definitely recommend!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Karen
United KingdomLovely place to stay. Food was great. A good all rounder.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Nick
United KingdomNothing - it exceeded expectations and we'll be back!
A luxurious room in an ancient pub - and wow the food! Loved every moment of the stay with friendly staff and surrounded by pictures on the walls depicting the pub's ancient past. Comfy bed, peaceful night (it is in a rural village after all). Lovely walks around the area. Plenty of room in the car park.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Yang
United KingdomNot the best sound proof, could hear next door snoring for a while, I fall asleep fairly quickly so it doesn’t bother me too much
Room very clean & cosy, great breakfast, good water pressure for shower, firm bed & comfy pillows
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Neil
United KingdomStaff gave me a warm welcome on arrival, evening meal and breakfast were excellent
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Peter
United KingdomIt's kind of away from anywhere, so you can't just walk to any shops or places of interest, and driving to the nearest town wohld mean no drinking in the Plough. I love their cider so that wasn't an option...
The Plough itself is a lovely place to visit, had it been warmer and sunnier the balcony in our room would have been lovely too...The food was great as were the staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Marte
NorwayNo issues really. Bathroom a bit on the small side, but it is an old building, so that's ok.
Absolutely wonderful stay. Room was lovely and nicely renovated, bed very comfortable. Was a bit worried about noise from the road, but that was no problem. Restaurant was excellent and so was the bar and the breakfast. Would definately stay here again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Huw
United KingdomCouldn’t fault it! There was nothing we didn’t like!
We had an excellent stay at The Plough, Itchen Abbas. Staff were very welcome, the room was very clean & comfortable with en-suite shower.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
James
United KingdomFriendly
cosy and comfortable with good food
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Paul
United KingdomGreat service, very comfortable room and tasty meals.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Craig
United KingdomJust a lovely place to be, food was great, staff very pleasant. We will go back in the summer as the garden looked a lovely place to be with the sun on your back.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Lindsay
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful pub in a lovely area. We were visiting our son in Winchester so this was perfect for us. We had an evening meal and breakfast which were both very good. We’ll definitely come back.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Mostyn
United KingdomEverything was as good but better than expected - the room, the breakfast, friendly staff. Throughly recommend the Plough as a good old fashioned pub with modern amenities.
Stayed in March 2024
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